On Oct. 30, Simpson Strong-Tie was honored to partner with the Valley Contractors Workforce Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Valley Contractors Exchange, to raise walls for a new home in Paradise, California.

The American Concrete Institute, through the work of ACI Committee 323, has released ACI CODE-323: Low-Carbon Concrete — Code Requirements and Commentary. The code provides provisions for concrete where reduced global warming potential is required.

Armstrong World Industries announced that it has acquired A. Zahner Company. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, Zahner is a widely recognized leader in the design, engineering and fabrication of highly crafted, complex architectural metal solutions and products.

AD reports that member sales in the first nine months of 2024 increased 6 percent to a record $61 billion across AD’s 14 divisions and three countries.

Graycor co-chairs Matthew and Steven Gray announced on Dec. 4 that Dave Wing has been promoted to CEO from president and COO of the Graycor family of companies.

Recently, Euro-Wall named Shawn Harlacher as vice president of sales. In this role, Harlacher will support customers by solving design and installation challenges. Leading a team of door and window experts, Harlacher will help deliver innovative opening solutions to existing customers and expand Euro-Wall’s market share into new territories.

Recently, the EIFS Industry Members Association hosted its annual Fall Board and Working Groups Conference in Atlanta, bringing together over 50 leaders from across the industry. The event featured a packed agenda, highlighting the progress and plans of EIMA’s programmatic working groups and fostering important discussions on the future of the EIFS industry.

You may not realize it, but there is a different process to taking care of your spray gun and insulation in cold weather than there is in warm weather, according to Spray Foam Advisor.

NASBITE International recognized Bon Tool Company as an Outstanding Exporter at the Eighth Annual National Small Business Exporter Summit on Oct. 23. Bon Tool Company was selected for its demonstrated excellence in export growth and innovative approaches to international sales.

The 10th annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world.